The average train between Paignton and Southampton takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Paignton to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Paignton and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Southampton at 12:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Paignton to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Southampton station via Westbury (Wilts). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Paignton to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Southampton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Paignton to Southampton train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Paignton and Southampton is 161.1 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Southampton Central via Newton Abbot and Westbury (Wilts) in around 4h 19m.